OP here.

The cancer patient is the one most gung-ho about the whole thing and also the host. They were in isolation for several rounds of gatherings, and wants everyone to come.

Other adults are in disagreement over the safety of the gathering.

Should we all get PCR tests two days before, or rapid tests the day of?

Of course

I would, unless the cancer patient were in my household. Then I would ask that person what they were comfortable with. If I were the cancer patient, I would do it personally.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sounds small, which is great but the post chemo invitee is a little concerning. I'd personally either meet outside or, if indoors, test everyone. An at home test the night before or day. They're not perfect, but at least you'd be reducing the likelihood of spreading covid some.

+1. My concern is the person who finished cancer treatment.

Perhaps OP should ask the person who just finished cancer treatment what they are comfortable with. If they know what the kids are doing in the run-up and everyone's vaccine status, they're best positioned to decide what risks are worth it.

Another vote for going, but have everyone do rapid tests the day of the gathering.

Anonymous wrote:It sounds small, which is great but the post chemo invitee is a little concerning. I'd personally either meet outside or, if indoors, test everyone. An at home test the night before or day. They're not perfect, but at least you'd be reducing the likelihood of spreading covid some.

+1. My concern is the person who finished cancer treatment.

It sounds small, which is great but the post chemo invitee is a little concerning. I'd personally either meet outside or, if indoors, test everyone. An at home test the night before or day. They're not perfect, but at least you'd be reducing the likelihood of spreading covid some.

Yes, I'd go. The only reason I wouldn't in the situation you've outlined is if the post-chemo adult expressed concerns but really in that case, one would think they'd be the one to stay away.

Given that one is immune compromised I wouldn't go unless it was outdoors. I would hate it if my kid was the one that made them sick.
I would also test.

YES!

No, not indoors

Get a couple heat lamps or set a fire and get it indoors.

At the very least have everyone test in advance

Of course

Yes, of course.

Of course.

Another round of "would you go"!

Christmas Day gathering at a relative's house in MD.
Three adults are boostered, including one post-chemo, but antibodies were tested and doctors are satisfied there is an immune response.
One child had two shots months ago, no booster, and has a series of unmasked indoor activities right around Christmas.
One adult and two children will have received boosters, or second-doses, a few days before Christmas.

WYG?